Foreign Affairs

Int'l Relations

Lawmakers Could Ratify Sweden’s NATO Accession on Feb 26

The head of the parliamentary group of governing Fidesz is seeking a vote on the ratification of Sweden's NATO accession...

Int'l Relations

U.S. Senators Trust Hungarian Lawmakers Will Ratify Sweden NATO Accession Soon

United States Senator Jeanne Shaheen said a bipartisan delegation of her peers trusted that Hungarian lawmakers would soon ratify Sweden's...

Ukraine Crisis

Progress on Ukraine, Frustration over Sweden

Hungary finally allowed the passage of EUR 50 billion in European Union support for Ukraine at the latest EU summit...

World

Over 20% of Poles Fail to Pay Debts

Banks and businesses in Poland are scrutinizing borrowers more intensely, leading to a record 8 million adults (26%) being checked...

Int'l Relations

Croatian School Rebuilt With Hungarian Support Inaugurated

A Croatian primary school in Petrinja, rebuilt after an earthquake with HUF 8.7 billion in support from the Hungarian government,...

EU

Nat’l Economy Minister Proposes EU Support Scheme for EVs

National Economy Minister Márton Nagy made a proposal for a new common European Union program to support electric vehicles, on...

EU

EC Starts Infringement Procedure Over Hungary’s Sovereignty Defense Act

The European Commission on Wednesday launched an infringement procedure against Hungary over legislation on defense of national sovereignty that it...

EU

Hungary to Promote Connectivity During Council Presidency

Hungary wants to take steps to advance connectivity when it takes the revolving presidency of the Council of the European...

Ukraine Crisis

Progress on Ukraine Funding and Sweden’s NATO Bid?

Hungary continues to press for annual reviews of the Ukraine Facility, the European Union’s proposed instrument to provide financial support...

EU

EU Approves Ukraine Support Package

Hungary has been assured that its European Union funding will not be diverted to Ukraine, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said...

World

Czech Ministry Planning Database of Hotel Guests

The Czech Ministry for Regional Development is planning a nationwide database of hotel and motel guests in Czech Republic, which...

EU

Budapest to Get HUF 300 bln of EU Development Funding

Budapest will get HUF 300 billion of European Union funding for developments in the coming years, the Office of the...

EU

Orbán Pledges Support for Moldova’s EU Accession

Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Hungary would "unconditionally" back Moldova's European Union membership after a meeting with his Moldovan counterpart,...

World

El-Sisi Reviews Progress of Egypt-EU GREGY Power Link

This week, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi met with the chairman of the Greek Copelouzos Group, Dimitrios Copelouzos, in the...

Ukraine Crisis

Orbán Makes New Year Offer on his Ukraine Funding Veto

Hungary may be willing to lift its veto on EUR 50 billion in European Union financial aid to Ukraine if...

Int'l Relations

Russia Expels Hungarian Diplomats in Retaliatory Move

Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that it was expelling Hungarian diplomats in retaliation for Hungary’s recent expulsion of 10 Russian...

EU

EU Grants Hungary 1‑year Exemption from Gas Market Rule

The EC approved Hungary's request for a temporary exemption from an EU gas‑market regulation at the Serbian border, allowing the...

Int'l Relations

U.S. Resumes Immigrant Visa Processing for Hungarian Nationals

The U.S. administration resumed processing immigrant visa applications from Hungarian and Polish nationals last week, news agency Reuters reported late...

Russia Expels Hungarian Diplomats in Retaliatory Move

Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced Thursday that it was expelling Hungarian diplomats in retaliation for Hungary’s recent expulsion of 10 Russian...

Hungary’s EPPO Accession Advances With Budapest Talks

European Chief Prosecutor Laura Codruța Kövesi held talks with Hungarian officials in Budapest on the details of Hungary’s accession to...

EU Grants Hungary 1‑year Exemption from Gas Market Rule

The EC approved Hungary's request for a temporary exemption from an EU gas‑market regulation at the Serbian border, allowing the...

Magyar Invites Pope Leo XIV to Hungary After Vatican Talks

Prime Minister Péter Magyar invited Pope Leo XIV to visit Hungary during a private audience at the Vatican on Sept....

EU Project Pre-Financing Pushes August Budget Deficit to HUF 2.31 tln

Hungary’s cash flow-based general government deficit reached HUF 2.31 tln in August, driven overwhelmingly by pre-financing for projects supported by...

All Hungarian University Students to Regain Erasmus Access by October, Official Says

Hungarian university students will have the opportunity to participate in the Erasmus mobility program by October, with some able to...

ÁKK: Euro Adoption May Cut Hungary’s Debt Costs by 50%

The Government Debt Management Agency (ÁKK) says Hungary could reduce its financing costs after adopting the euro, lowering annual interest...

Hungarian Teen Detained Over Alleged Terrorist Threats After FBI Tip

Hungarian police have detained a 16-year-old boy in Győr on suspicion of making terrorist threats after the FBI alerted authorities...

Russia Pledges Response to Hungary’s Expulsion of 10 Diplomats

Russia will respond to Hungary’s decision to expel 10 Russian diplomats, Foreign Mininstry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said Tuesday, adding that...

Hungary to Formalize Gift of Lipizzaner Horses to King Charles III

Hungary will formally gift two Lipizzaner horses to the UK's King Charles III, resolving an ownership issue after the animals...

40 Hungarian Tourists Safe After Wildfire Evacuation on Croatia’s Brač Island

A group of 40 Hungarian tourists evacuated from Milna on Croatia’s Brač island due to wildfires are safe, Hungary’s Foreign...

Magyar Says No Progress Yet in Hungary-Slovakia Dispute Over Beneš Decrees

PM Péter Magyar said Thursday that no progress had yet been made on disputed issues between Hungary and Slovakia, including...

CJEU Rejects Hungary’s Bid to Halt Russian Asset Revenue Transfers to Ukraine

The CJEU has thrown out an appeal by the previous Hungarian government against an EC decision to send aid to...

EU Customs Changes Reshape Hungarian Online Shopping, PwC Finds

Hungarian online shoppers are planning purchases more carefully rather than abandoning international platforms following July’s customs changes, according to PwC...

U.S. Resumes Immigrant Visa Processing for Hungarian Nationals

The U.S. administration resumed processing immigrant visa applications from Hungarian and Polish nationals last week, news agency Reuters reported late...